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Australia . Prices updated July 2026

Australia . price report

Electrician Rates cost in Australia

Electricians price by the hour plus a call-out fee, with fixed rates for standard jobs like power points and switchboard upgrades.

Typical range

$80 to $3,225

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Price ranges by job

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars run value to premium across the range.

  • Hourly rate$80 to $150 per hour
  • Call-out fee$80 to $150
  • New power point installed$150 to $250
  • Switchboard upgrade$770 to $3,225
  • Emergency rate$150 to $300 per hour

What moves your quote

  • 01Cable run length and wall material for new points
  • 02Multiple points in one visit are usually discounted
  • 03Switchboard scope: mains, safety switches, relocation
  • 04After-hours emergencies roughly double the rate

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Electrical providers in Australia

  • RCG Electrical

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    SA-owned electrical contractor for residential, commercial, solar and EV charger installs within 30 km of Adelaide.

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  • Rawsons Electrical

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    Locally owned provider of residential, commercial and industrial electrical services including solar.

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  • Ken Hall Electricians

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    Family-owned Adelaide business offering licensed electrical installation, repair and maintenance with 24/7 availability.

    Website

  • Mastin Electrical

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    Licensed electricians for domestic and commercial installations, repairs and maintenance across Adelaide's north.

    Website

  • aba ELECTRICAL

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    Locally owned contractor providing 24/7 emergency repairs, installations and maintenance with a 20 year labour warranty.

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  • South Central Electrical

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    Southern Adelaide electrical contractor for residential, commercial and industrial installs plus home automation and data.

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Common questions

Why do switchboard upgrade quotes vary so much?

Scope varies enormously: adding safety switches to a sound board is cheap, while replacing an asbestos panel, upgrading mains and relocating the board sits at the top of the range.

Can I install a power point myself in Australia?

No. DIY electrical work is illegal in every state and voids insurance. All fixed wiring must be done by a licensed electrician.

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Sources

Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.